How to start?
The first step to success in breastfeeding, is deciding whether to breastfeed or not, before the birth of the child. May be a good idea to talk to someone who is experienced, seek information, read books, magazines or surf the Internet. Breastfeeding can begin immediately after birth.
In most maternity wards, the newborns were placed on the belly of the mother immediately after birth. This first close contact greatly facilitates breastfeeding. Immediately after birth, the newborn in most cases is awake, looking forward to the chest and you suck. You can help push the soles of the feet carefully, so you can crawl up to the chest. He will look forward to the nipple and start suckling as soon as you are. It is important to stimulate the breast as soon as possible because the amount of milk depends on how often the child suck.How do you put the baby to the breast?
First, the mother should be as comfortable as possible, ie the back and arms supported. Then the child should be placed close to her, the child is placed on his stomach with his head tilted slightly back, facing the nipple. Thus, the nose will not be obstructed by the chest.
credit to: Dra. María Jesús Ceñal González-Fierro, Dra. Vibeke Manniche, Christel Bech, Dr. Stuart Crisp